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Salarius Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: DCOY

Houston, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Decoy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing Designable Multi-Antivirals (D-MAVs), peptide conjugate antivirals built on its AI-enabled IMP³ACT platform to target viral mechanisms shared across multiple viruses. Its lead programs are self-administered, nasally inhaled fusion inhibitors for respiratory viruses, including a pan-coronavirus drug for immunocompromised patients and a combined flu/COVID/RSV "tripledemic" antiviral.

Founders & leadership

Salarius Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2014 by Christoph Westphal.

CW
Christoph WestphalFounder
MRMark Rosenblum
Mark RosenblumExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
DADavid Arthur
David ArthurDirector and Chief Executive Officer2015–2025He is a pharmaceutical executive with experience in strategic and operational roles across drug development and commercialization, including brand management, clinical strategy, and product launches in multiple countries and therapeutic areas including diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Board

SK
Stephen KrausBoard director
AC
Arnold C. HanishBoard director
JLJonathan Lieber
Jonathan LieberBoard director
WMWilliam McVicar
William McVicarChairman of Board
BM
Bruce McCreedyBoard director
PLPaul Lammers
Paul LammersBoard director
TBTess Burleson
Tess BurlesonBoard director
PB
Peter Barton HuttBoard director
DB
David BearssBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.6M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2013–2024

▶$10MofferedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
  • Mark J. RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William McVicarDirector
  • Bruce J. McCreedyDirector
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
  • David ArthurDirector, Executive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David ArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Mark RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William K. McVicarDirector
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Bruce J. McCreedyDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
Sales commissions
$545K
Placement agents
H. C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedMay 2022 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
  • Mark J. RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William K. McVicarDirector
  • Bruce McCreedyDirector
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
Sales commissions
$186.8K
Placement agents
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$108.3KraisedNov 2016 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunil SharmaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan NorthrupExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David BearssExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$108.3K
Amount sold
$108.3K
First sale
Mar 2013
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$131.5KraisedNov 2016 · 7 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunil SharmaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jonathan NorthrupExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David BearssExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$131.5K
Amount sold
$131.5K
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$775KraisedApr 2016 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David BearssDirector, Promoter
  • Sunil SharmaDirector, Promoter
  • David ArthurExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan NorthrupDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$775K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$16.2MraisedAug 2014 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter Barton HuttDirector
  • Stephen KrausDirector
  • Christoph WestphalExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$16.2M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Salarius Pharmaceuticals do?
Decoy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing Designable Multi-Antivirals (D-MAVs), peptide conjugate antivirals built on its AI-enabled IMP³ACT platform to target viral mechanisms shared across multiple viruses. Its lead programs are self-administered, nasally inhaled fusion inhibitors for respiratory viruses, including a pan-coronavirus drug for immunocompromised patients and a combined flu/COVID/RSV "tripledemic" antiviral.
Who founded Salarius Pharmaceuticals?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals was founded by Christoph Westphal in 2014.
Who are Salarius Pharmaceuticals's investors?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals's investors include Dellin Investments.
How much funding has Salarius Pharmaceuticals raised?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $25.6M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Salarius Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Houston, US.